Knock-Your-Socks-Off Pork Tacos

These slow cooker pork tacos are so moist and tender and are served with a zesty cilantro lime rice and a creamy, bright cilantro ranch sauce!

I love the combination of tender, shredded pork with creamy and herby ranch plus the big and bright flavors of cilantro lime rice! It’s easy and doesn’t take a whole lot of effort to throw together.

My Family’s Favorite Pork Tacos Recipe

This is such a fun pork taco recipe and it’s one of my family’s favorite dishes ever! The pork is cooked in the slow cooker with taco seasoning for smoky, flavorful shredded meat. You can throw that in the Crock-Pot in the morning and then in the evening, make your cilantro lime rice, a one-pot, zesty and bright side! As that cooks, make the creamy, cilantro ranch dressing to go on top of everything by blending the ingredients together. While it seems like a lot of components, it really is simple and quick to throw together!

I love these flavors together, too. The lime juice in the rice plus the sharp taste of cilantro, mixed with the rich warmth of the pulled pork is seriously gold! Pile up the ingredients in your favorite tortillas, or top them over some lettuce for a decadent taco salad. Make sure to make plenty of the ranch dressing, too, because it is addicting and keeps in the fridge for up to 10 days! I know you’ll love this fun taco recipe!

Pork Taco Ingredients:

Pork tenderloin: I love to use a pork tenderloin because it’s a leaner cut of meat and really cheap, but it still gets nice and tender from cooking low and slow all day.

Optional additions: You can also add hot sauce, salsa, or guacamole if you’d like.

What Kind of Pork is Best for Tacos?

You can use really and kind of pork for pork tacos, but I like pork tenderloin for this recipe because it’s lean and yet tender after cooking in the slow cooker. It stays moist and is easy to shred after cooking all day!

How to Season Pork for Mexican Tacos:

Season pork with a little salt and taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought) to get rich, smoky, and warm flavors for tacos.

How to Make Pork Tacos:

For the Pork:

Combine the salt and the taco seasoning.

Rub your spice mixture all over tenderloin; place in the bottom of slow cooker.

Topping Ideas for Pork Tacos:

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I Make Pork Tacos Ahead of Time?

You will have good luck making the pork and ranch dressing ahead of time, but I recommend making the rice right before you’d like to serve it!

Can I Freeze the Pork Taco Filling?

Yes! Pulled pork freezes wonderfully. Store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 4 months.

What Goes with Pork Tacos?

So many delicious sides could be paired with pork tacos. The obvious is chips and salsa, but you can also serve the cilantro lime rice on the side or corn salad, black or pinto beans, a simple side salad, black bean soup, or any or your other favorite Mexican dish sides.

When the water starts to boil, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pan with a lid.

Cook until the rice is cooked through and all the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, sugar, and cilantro.

When the rice is done, fluff it with a fork, and then pour the lime juice mixture over hot cooked rice.

Stir to combine, and serve hot.

For the Cilantro Ranch Sauce:

Throw everything into a blender, and blend until smooth, about one minute.

Taste the dressing on a piece of lettuce, and adjust the seasonings as needed.

It keeps covered in the fridge for up to 10 days.

To serve:

Serve the pork in tortillas with rice and the sauce and your choice of toppings. These are also awesome toppings for pork taco salad!

Notes

This is one of our all-time favorite recipe combinations! It’s not as much as it looks either. Get the pork going in the morning and then for dinner you’ll need to make the rice. While the rice is cooking blend up the sauce (or make it in the morning when you get the pork going), and then just chop your tomato and lettuce and shred your cheese. It’s worth the effort!

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Ohhh so glad you made all the parts because together they really do make an amazing taco!

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